Ref: LCAA ,000. Ambleside Manor, White Cross, Nr. Newquay, Cornwall

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1 895,000 Ambleside Manor, White Cross, Nr. Newquay, Cornwall FREEHOLD A handsome, impressive and distinguished late 19 th Century country house, extended and refurbished to an extraordinarily high standard with sumptuous high quality internal finishes and equipment, countryside views and large gardens of circa ½ an acre, in a delightful rural location, close to the north Cornish coast and several excellent beaches.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Lower Ground Floor: games/cinema room, studio/den. Ground Floor: entrance hall, cloakroom, drawing room, family room/library, kitchen/dining room, garden room, utility room, inner hall, study, pantry. First Floor: master bedroom with en-suite dressing room and shower room, bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom. Outside: large asphalted parking/turning area, detached double garage. Lawned rear garden with vegetable garden to one side and summerhouse. In all, the grounds extend to approximately ½ an acre. DESCRIPTION Ambleside Manor is a most impressive and very attractive detached stone fronted 19 th Century country house, extended and refurbished to an exceptional standard by the current owners with great attention to detail and quality. The house has been extended on one side enhancing the already attractive granite façade and all the windows and doors have been replaced with oak framed double glazing. The extensive accommodation is arranged over three floors with an excellent mix between reception room accommodation and bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. The master bedroom suite has a walk through en-suite dressing room to a beautifully appointed en-suite

3 3 shower room. The guest bedroom has a well appointed en-suite bathroom and there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is approached via an impressive ornamental electrically operated metal gates which opens onto a broad asphalted parking and turning area leading up to a detached double garage. There are further gardens around the garage and a large lawned rear garden with raised vegetable beds and a summerhouse. In all, the grounds extend to approximately ½ an acre with lovely views over the surrounding fields. SPECIFICATION We understand from our client that the extensive refurbishment that was undertaken has included the following:- A Christian Paul designed kitchen installed by Rozen made out of alternating light and pippy oak fronted cabinets with surrounding honed granite and exposed oak worktop surfaces and an excellent range of integrated Miele appliances. An elegant double volume height entrance hall with tessellated tiled flooring and a bespoke Botrea oak staircase with metal spindles leading up to a galleried landing. Richard Winfrey installed engineered oak flooring to all main ground floor reception areas with travertine tiled flooring to the kitchen/dining room and utility room, with tessellated tiled flooring in the entrance hall. High quality designer range radiators.

4 4 Two BT lines, both with network availability and the house has network wiring to reception and bedroom areas. (Networking routers for the whole system are available by separate negotiation if required). The TV system has points in all bedrooms and reception rooms to connect for TV/satellite/DAB radio. Centred on a distribution system on the lower ground floor. The Cinema Room has a projector screen and is wired for 5 channel surround sound. (The speakers are available by separate negotiation and include two pictures on the wall which are also concealed speakers). An oil fired boiler supplies domestic hot water and central heating with three multi fuel burning stoves to various reception rooms. There is a wine conditioning fridge currently installed in the kitchen which can be made available by separate negotiation. Solid oak internal doors. Fire doors in key locations. LOCATION The property enjoys a desirable rural location amidst farmland and open countryside approximately 5 miles from the north Cornish coast, to the east of Newquay. The nearby coast has an array of some of the best beaches in Cornwall just a short drive away providing excellent bathing and surfing opportunities. The nearby historic market town of St Columb is some two miles away catering for most day to day needs with its array of shops and a primary school. This area has risen in desirability hugely due to its excellent

5 5 communications with easy access to the nearby A39 and A30. The A39 runs along the north Cornish coast providing access to many renowned locations such as Rock, Polzeath and Padstow. The A30 remains largely dual carriageway all the way to Exeter where it links with the M5 to Bristol and A303 to London. A short drive away is Newquay Airport at St Mawgan providing daily shuttle flights to various UK and some European destinations. In all an extremely desirable and advantageous setting, readily accessible to the north Cornish coast whilst also enjoying easy access to main centres for shopping, business, commercial, leisure and schooling facilities. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) RECEPTION PORCH. Slate pitched roof and outside courtesy light with slate flagged flooring. A wide custom made oak front door with double glazed screens on either side and a double glazed screen above bearing the name of the house. ENTRANCE HALL x This is an impressive introduction to the property with a wide bespoke oak staircase ascending to the first floor, attractive tessellated tiled flooring, the entrance hall is double volume in height, through to a galleried landing above and a vaulted ceiling. Large upright designer wall mounted radiator, double glazed window overlooking the front garden, inset ceiling downlighter, doors off to:- DRAWING ROOM 24 7 x A beautiful dual aspect room with large, oak framed double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and a field, with wide oak window sills. On one side of the room is an attractive natural stone fireplace with a raised slate hearth on which stands a woodburning stove. On either side are built-in cupboards and display/storage shelving. Oak flooring, inset ceiling downlighters, two radiators, three wall light points, occasional lighting points, telephone points. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is the:-

6 6 FAMILY ROOM 14 4 x 11 2 (plus door recess). Large double glazed window overlooking the front garden, extensive range of wall to wall built-in display/storage shelving, recessed fireplace with the remains of a clome oven and a slate hearth on which stands a woodburning stove. Adjacent fireplace (display only), oak flooring, radiator with thermostatic control, inset ceiling downlighters. Door to inner hallway. KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 24 x 16 9 to the kitchen area, 12 9 in the dining area. The kitchen is beautifully equipped with a bespoke Christian Paull designed and Rozen fitted handmade kitchen finished in plain and pippy oak cabinets with brushed stainless steel handles and surrounding honed granite worktop surfaces with pelmet lighting. There is a large central island unit with part granite, part polished oak worktop and breakfast surfaces and an excellent range of undercounter cupboards and drawers. Inset stainless steel sink unit with boiling water tap and separate rinsing hose. There is an excellent range of integrated appliances which include an inset Miele five ring induction hob with large illuminating filter hood above, Miele coffee maker, Miele double oven and grill with further microwave/oven above and a warming drawer below, integrated fridge and separate dishwasher. Further stainless steel double bowl sink unit with flexible rinsing hose, attractive green glass splashbacks to the worktop surfaces, inset ceiling downlighter, travertine tiled flooring throughout, three large vertical wall mounted radiators with thermostatic controls, telephone/camera/electric gate entry system receiver.

7 7 DINING AREA. Large double glazed oak frame French doors to the rear garden, multiple telephone /communication points, panelled oak door to:- WALK-IN LARDER. Fitted with an excellent range of wall mounted metal shelving, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, travertine flooring, inset ceiling downlighters, electric power points. The dining area is semi open-plan to the:- GARDEN ROOM 15 7 x 8 4. A stunning dual aspect room with banks of double glazed windows on two sides providing lovely views out over the gardens and a field. Double glazed oak framed French doors opening onto the rear garden and patio. Exposed oak flooring, vaulted ceiling with inset downlights, vertical wall mounted radiator with thermostatic control, two wall light points. Glazed doors returning to the drawing room. From the kitchen area, a panelled oak door, opens onto:-

8 8 UTILITY ROOM 11 7 x 6 2 to the front of a built-in range of wall to wall cupboards with oak finished doors and brushed stainless steel handles. These cupboards have an extensive range of storage space and incorporates an airing cupboard with a radiator at the base. Along one side is a roll edge laminated worktop surface with tiled wall surrounds and an inset 1½ bowl white ceramic sink unit with chromium mixer tap. Undercounter space for washing machine and tumble dryer, travertine tiled flooring, inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan. At the far end of the utility room a door opens onto the:- INNER HALLWAY. Two wall mounted radiators with thermostatic controls, double glazed window overlooking the front garden, panelled oak door returning to the family room. Double glazed door to the rear garden and stairs descending to the lower ground floor. Doors off to:- CLOAKROOM. White suite comprising a low level Geberit low level wc with concealed cistern and wall flush plate. Wall mounted wash hand basin, travertine tiled floor, ceramic tiled walls, small double glazed window, wall mounted chromium ladder radiator/towel rail, electric shaver point, inset ceiling downlighters and extractor fan. STUDY 11 8 x Double glazed window overlooking the front garden, radiator, inset ceiling downlighters, attractive stone fireplace with woodburning stove, multiple telephone/communication wall points. Large walk-in airing/storage cupboard, travertine tiled flooring, large pressurised hot water cylinder, freestanding oil fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating with wall mounted electronic programming controls, inset ceiling downlighters. From the inner hallway a flight of stairs with a wooden handrail to one side descends to a:- LOWER GROUND FLOOR HALLWAY. Vertical wall mounted radiator, inset ceiling downlighter, display shelf on one side, large storage cupboard also housing the passive heat recovery system with automatic light point. Stairs ascend from the ground floor hall to:- STUDIO / DEN 10 2 x 10. Inset ceiling downlighter, multiple power/telephone points, large cupboard housing a range of wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker boards. A further door off the lower ground floor hallway opens onto:- CINEMA / MUSIC ROOM 22 6 x Four wall light points on either side of the room, two large black gloss vertically mounted wall radiators with thermostatic controls. Multiple power and satellite points, wall mounted entry phone received/camera. Inset ceiling downlighters, passive and active air vents. This room is wired for surround sound and a ceiling mounted projector. On one side a panelled oak door opens onto a large walk-in storage cupboard.

9 9 From the main entrance hall a bespoke oak staircase with oak handrail and ornamental metal spindles, ascends to a:- LARGE GALLERIED LANDING. Above the entrance hall with a high level double glazed window providing views out over fields. Inset ceiling downlighters, loft hatch access. Doors off to:- MASTER BEDROOM SUITE. BEDROOM 14 6 x A superb dual aspect room with large double glazed windows providing beautiful views out across open fields, two large vertical wall mounted radiators with thermostatic controls, television point, inset ceiling downlighters, twin opening panelled oak doors to:-

10 10 EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM 14 4 x 9 5. Double glazed window providing lovely far reaching rural views, an extensive range of fitted hanging rails and shelving with shoe racks, pull-out drawers, inset ceiling downlighters, vertical wall mounted radiator with thermostatic control, loft hatch access. Oak panelled door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Double sized shower cubicle with fitted shower and chromium fitments, travertine tiled wall surrounds and inset toiletry shelving with overhead ceiling downlighter. Double white ceramic wash hand basins on a vanity surround with cupboards and drawers beneath, low level wc with concealed cistern and Geberit wall flush plate, chromium ladder radiator/towel rail, travertine tiled wall surround, further inset ceiling downlight and a sun pipe, travertine tiled flooring, wall light point. BEDROOM x Double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and fields beyond, radiator with thermostatic control, door to:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White suite comprising a large white panel enclosed bath with shower area at one end. Fitted shower with chromium fitments and attractive tiled wall surround. Freestanding white ceramic wash hand basin set on a chromium legs with fitted towel rail, low level wc with concealed cistern and wall mounted Geberit stainless steel wall flush plate. Custom chromium radiator, attractive tiled wall surrounds and tiled flooring. Inset ceiling downlighters, sun pipe, electric shaver point. Oak door returning to the landing. BEDROOM x Double glazed window overlooking the front garden with window seat beneath, double bed recess with fitted book/display shelves on either side, radiator, built-in double wardrobe.

11 11 BEDROOM x Double glazed window overlooking the front garden with open views to fields beyond and built-in window seat beneath, radiator with thermostatic control, TV and satellite aerial points. BEDROOM x 8 9. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator with thermostatic control. FAMILY BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with shower area at one end and fitted shower with chromium fitments, low level wc with concealed cistern and Gerberit wall mounted flush plate. White ceramic wash hand basin with vanity cupboard beneath. Built-in shelved storage cupboard, ceramic tiled floor and walls, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, inset ceiling downlighters. Chromium ladder radiator/towel rail. OUTSIDE The property is approached from a quiet country lane via an electrically gated access which enters the grounds via an asphalted driveway which provides a large parking and turning area in front of the house and then sweeps up through the front gardens to a large DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 20 4 x Remote controlled twin up and over doors to the front, electric power and light points, internal wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker board, double glazed pedestrian door to the side and window. In front of the house is a broad swathe of well tended lawn and there is a further lawned area by the garage currently housing a chicken run. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large timber summerhouse in one corner, raised vegetable beds with a greenhouse and high hedged boundaries providing an excellent degree of privacy. In all the gardens extend to approximately ½ an acre.

12 12 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) POST CODE TR8 4LW SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating. Telephone/broadband subject to suppliers regulations. For Council Tax see DIRECTIONS From Truro follow the A49 northwards to the A30 and then proceed along the A30 towards Bodmin and Launceston. Turn off on the A39 towards Wadebridge. Proceed down the dual carriageway to a roundabout at which take the second exit left following the A392 towards Newquay. Proceed for a couple of miles into the hamlet of White Cross and at the crossroads by White Cross Fishing and Holiday Park, turn right and follow this country lane out into the country. After a short while Ambleside Manor will be seen on the right hand side set back behind large electric gates. AGENT S NOTE The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

13 13 Not to scale for identification purposes only.

14 14 For reference only, not to form any part of a sales contract.

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